The Top 20 Summer Wines

Lists of this and that seem to be ubiquitous in contemporary American culture and in this industry, wine lists are both continuous and unfortunately, often ponderous. And yes, I know school has started and we think we have turned the seasonal page, but we still have another month of summer so here is our list of this store's most popular summer refreshers, circa 2016.

Whites:

1. Castelo Do Papa Valdeorras Godello - One of our three best whites of the year.
2.  Zingara Venezie Pinot Grigio - "Freshness" is the adjective for this infectiously enjoyable white.

3. Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - More restrained in the citrussy stuff and drier than most.

4. Walnut Block Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc -  Even more settled and drier than Manu.

5. Montauto Maremma Toscano Bianco - Well made dry Italian dinner wine.

6. Acrobat Oregon Pinot Gris - King Estate second label apertif.

7. PJ Valkenberg Rheinhessen Pinot Blanc - Light and off-dry, from a company that never cheats on quality.

8. Peramor Rueda Verdejo - Light and dry but flavorful Spanish type.

9. Ares de Medeiros Alentejano White Blend - Portuguese dry seafood wine.
10. La Galope Comte Tolosan Sauvignon Blanc - The best type from that region.

11. Villa Pozzi Sicilian Pinot Grigio - Perennial fruity summer favorite here.

12. New Age Argentine White - With a lime twist it's a Tincho cocktail!

13. Vidigal Portuguese Vinho Verde - Frizzante!  The best of 20 tasted by the New York Times experts.

Roses:

1. Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah - This store's best seller!
2. Chateau Beaulieu Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence - Grenache Rose with a pedigree.
3. Chateau Famaey Cahors Malbec - Fresh, forward Malbec fruit.

4. Rose Pescador from Spain - Light and effervescent.

5. Zaza Campo de Borja - Dark, rich, and flavorful.

6. La Ferme de Gicon Cotes du Rhone - The best buy of the lot if French styling is your thing.

7. La Galope Comte Tolosan - Light and dry French wine.

Summer is the less-is-more season for wine enjoyment and that includes pricing.  All of the above are under $15 and three are under $10!  No reds?  Actually we have plenty and just like the whites and roses, summer reds are a bargain.  Champagne?  Stop in and see!